Consumer protection organisations DGCOS, HICS, and HIES are holding a member exclusive seminar on product compliance with the Office for Product Safety Standards and West Yorkshire Trading Standards.
The seminar will focus on product safety with a strong emphasis on importing. It will cover:
• Who is an importer?
• What must importers do to comply?
• Who can help importers?
• Who are the bodies involved?
• Product safety basics
• Primary Authority
Importers have a lot more liabilities ensuring that a product is safe and that it complies with applicable laws and standards. From next year importers in England, Wales and Scotland will need to place the UK conformity assessment logo (UKCA) onto goods placed onto the market.
Adrian Simpson, Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at DGCOS, HICS, and HIES, comments, “From next year installers obligations will be changed. Many installers may become ‘importers’ which means they will need to be aware of the law regarding importation and product safety. We want our members to be prepared for the changes so are pleased to provide this exclusive training session with the experts.”
Michael Kearney, Head of Business Engagement at the Office for Product Safety and Standards, comments, “The Office for Product Safety and Standards is developing a trusted product safety system that delivers protection for consumers, fairness for business and a competitive marketplace defined by outcomes of safety and public confidence. To achieve this, it is important that we raise awareness and provide support across the supply chain and particularly in new, innovative and growing market sectors.”
The seminar is free and will be held remotely on Tuesday 9th March, 10am – 11am.
DGCOS members who are interested should email [email protected] to register their interest.